Gakken85 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I read in a review they aren't closed off and still collect dust.. making me think it's pointless to even have them. Any experience? Is it worth the price if they let dust in to just have your toys out on display? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 They get dusty, but it takes awhile, and I doubt anyone ever keeps things exactly the same all the time. Everytime I change anything I dust and windex. You could buy adapters at hardware stores that slide on the glass and would bridge the gap better. You still can't beat a 70$ Detolf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yeah.. except you have to be near an Ikea. haha. Closest one is 3+ hours away. There is a guy selling one for 100 even like 30 min away. Just trying to decide if it's worth the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastik Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I wouldn't worry about dust. just keep a can of air around and give them a spray once a month or so. why is he charging you $100 when it retails for $65? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I wouldn't worry about dust. just keep a can of air around and give them a spray once a month or so. why is he charging you $100 when it retails for $65? I'm assuming he paid shipping, which is like $150 bucks to our area. Idk. He said he was firm on $100 so... I might just wait around until I visit my parents and swing by the Ikea near their house in a few months. I could just do that without the case though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Lol, tell him 100 is a deal if he delivers it. Ikea here is two hours away, which sucks, but Not enough to pay thier shipping rates which btw are Absurd and way over priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yeah it would be over $200 bucks to ship it here. haha. This guy has two so I guess he paid around $300 and wants to get his money back. shrug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Just had my first experience with Ikea and the way delivery is set up. Among other things I had (2) Detolf shelves delivered and I will tell you the boxes are ridiculously heavy. So whether or not you opt for shipping/delivery or to pick one up yourself keep that in mind. I've had them for about a week and they're not fully stocked w items so I can't speak for long term exposure, but they've done a good job keeping dust out as compared to something just laying around. Assembly is also really easy, about 30-40 minutes each, put together on my own. Good luck w your choice. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yeah with that much glass its gotta be heavy. Thanks for the info though. Ill decide if paying an extra 35 or so is worth the delay/hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KH355hamdi Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I think the detolf is about 50 kg in weight. I lifted one myself to my room. If you have installed the plastic thingies at the bottom, it is actually easier to slide around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I think the detolf is about 50 kg in weight. I lifted one myself to my room. If you have installed the plastic thingies at the bottom, it is actually easier to slide around. How do you like yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Detolfs are 42.3 kg, or 93 lb! when I bought 3 at once I thought I was a freaking weakling because I couldn't move them easily, but then I realized they weighed almost 100 lb and have a slim box made of slippery cardboard which has NO good gripping points. If I hadn't put my dolly in my trunk I would've been dead meat when I bought 3 at once from Ikea. when I got home I carried them in parts upstairs and put them into my man-cave / office. Assembly is really easy and after you built one the others come together like 10x faster. They look great for the price. Of course if you can afford better you can get some even more kickass curios like Kicker has Edited March 24, 2013 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Just finish assembling this case and its more pain then expected. Edited March 24, 2013 by dapro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Just be diligent in dusting and you'll be fine. I opted for the big cases since I wanted more room and plus having wheels on them makes it easy for me to switch things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikos0311 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 you should give craigslist or ebay a look..... I found 3 black Detolfs for 45 dollars each and I convinced the guy to give me all 3 for 100 bucks!!!! But i had to drive like an hr. to get them, take them apart and then build them back up. Apparently this family guy had a close friend that collected Disney Statues. The guy passed away and his friend was left with all his collectibles......I guess i lucked out! these things are nice to make your collection look organized with all the surrounding glass.... Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) They are stuck on 100 for 1. Think I'll just swing by Ikea and get one when I visit my parents next month, or look at other options. I want the black wood and not the light brown too. But yeah erikos, that's a good deal haha Edited March 25, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I've always been curious as to whether anyone actually uses Detolfs for anything *other* than displaying action figures, toys, collectibles, and related merchandise. To see what I mean, just google "detolf" and select image search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I've always been curious as to whether anyone actually uses Detolfs for anything *other* than displaying action figures, toys, collectibles, and related merchandise. To see what I mean, just google "detolf" and select image search! well, they are display cases. toys, collectable and related merchandise pretty much covers everything you'd want to display in your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 You can put alcohol and dishes in there as well. Just don't be this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 You can put alcohol and dishes in there as well. Just don't be this guy. what the... how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Glass! How does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikos0311 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 He probably tightened the screws that hold the Glass too too tight until it took a dump on his face...lol Those things have to be treated gently. I was totally scared when i had to break 2 of them down, and load 1 assembled into my little 2 door Golf GTI!!!! And then i had to drive 1 hour back to my house thru the bumpy streets of Seattle... and...... the coilovers (low suspension) on my car didnt help! Scary stuff! lol but it worked out fine~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 well, they are display cases. toys, collectable and related merchandise pretty much covers everything you'd want to display in your home. Yes, but outside of toy collecting, most people use curios for things like vases, china, pottery, porcelain knick-knacks -- basically stuff I associate with old ladies. I've only ever seen Detolfs used to display toy collections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Maybe toy collectors have to decide if the collect toys and put them into cheap cabinets or not to collect toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apolloneo Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 why not acrylic? Organic glasses or called PMMA? you can have a metal basement to add stability and it's more durable than normal glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 why not acrylic? Organic glasses or called PMMA? you can have a metal basement to add stability and it's more durable than normal glasses. Probably cost more, but I would rather have acrylic plastic over glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KH355hamdi Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I bought some customized lock for the detolf from ebay. I like it alot but wished they could be wider for bigger toys. How do you like yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 lol yes they are heavy as hell (93 lbs i think?) in the box. i bought 2 at a time the first time and it was a b*tch to carry that myself and i'm not a small guy. There's just no good way to hold the box, no handles etc. anyway i think for the price, they cannot be beat. yes you have to dust....but it'll be 2 maybe 3 timesa year vs. monthly if stuff just sits out. Also, they are glass and also have a slight tint (they are dipped i thnk?) so I think they do at least offer some UV protection too (even clear glass offers some). My biggest complaint is also width. Not wide enough. if they made a double or tripled wide i'd jump all over that. There are better displays out there.....but not for $65 there aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 As I stated before I'm not a huge fan of the Detolf cabinets. But after a bit of research I found this in the IKEA catalogue: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40176342/#/00176344 Does anyone on the board know if this is a viable solution for displaying Valkyries? The windows look a little bit small on the image but that can be misleading. Size-wise it seems ok to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I bought some customized lock for the detolf from ebay. I like it alot but wished they could be wider for bigger toys. I see. The lock is on the top. There are some that you stick to the glass on the door and side glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mingus Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I have seen the Hemnes in person and they are a bit narrow. If you do not want the all glass look, you should try the thick Billy cabinet with the glass doors. It will cost more, but you should be able to fit a VF-25 Renewal in airplane mode on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 One thing I don't like about the Detolfs are that the do a bad job keeping the dest outside. But the main reason is that I really like wood and hate the plastic wood imitate finish of most IKEA furniture with a passion. A few moth back someone posted a nice cabinet but that was like $2000 iirc which is a bit too expensive for me at the moment and I wanted something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yes, but outside of toy collecting, most people use curios for things like vases, china, pottery, porcelain knick-knacks -- basically stuff I associate with old ladies. I've only ever seen Detolfs used to display toy collections. How many old ladies do you know that shop at Ikea in general? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 How many old ladies do you know that shop at Ikea in general? Quite a few actually, but then my definition of "old lady" is probably rather liberal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Since this thread is regarding the Detolf case. What do you guys think looks better for the lock? 1) The no drill lock that you peel and stick to the glas http://www.technologylk.com/product_view.aspx?product_ID=8565 2) The one you screw to the wood on the top or bottom http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GLASS-CABINET-LOCK-IKEA-DETOLF-ARGOS-DISPLAY-CABINET-/310395248509 Edited March 26, 2013 by dapro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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